Hotwire Robotics Club is a High School team that gathers students interested in Science and Technology, and places them in a competetive environment. With the goal of building a robot for competition, students create and drive a comprehensive program which allows personal growth in areas of marketing, communication, critical thinking, problem solving, and character. Last year we placed 1st in the Seattle Regional, and 2nd in the Portland Regional. This year we have many new students joining us, and a lot to look forward to as we approach a new season.
FIRST students are more than 3 times as likely to major specifically in engineering
FIRST is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization devoted to helping young people discover and develop a passion for science, engineering, technology, and math. founded nearly 20 years ago by inventor Dean Kamen, the 2009-2010 FIRST season attracted more than 210,000 youth and more than 90,000 mentors, coaches, and volunteers from 56 countries. The annual programs culminate in an international robotics competition and celebration where teams win recognition, gain self confidence, develop people and life skills, make new friends, and perhaps discover an unforeseen career path.
FIRST students are more than twice as likely to volunteer in their communities
Established in 2009, we have grown to about 12 students in just three short years. We pride ourselves in being student driven striving for excellence in quality and dedication. Although we are committed to being a strong growing team year to year, we also make it a point to enjoy ourselves and the things that come from the program. We encourage you, if interested to get in touch with us where we will be happy to talk about FIRST Robotics and our program.
Mentors
Lead Mentor: Randy Rothweiler
Mechanical: Loren Paulson and Matt Nickle
Support: Larry Fischer
Programming: Eric Lochbrunner
Electrical: Martin Chen
We are currently the only Mid-Willamette Valley Team centered in Salem, Oregon. As our team grows larger, we look forward to broadening our horizons and working with other FRC and FTC teams as well.
At Hotwire Robotics, we feel it is important to bring an exciting awareness to science, technology, and all other aspects of our program. Each year, just prior to our regional competition, we help support the A.C. Gilbert House during their Science Fair by bringing our robot and allowing younger children the opportunity to see first hand the rewards of being involved and working with a team to create a robot. We allow them to drive the robot, talk to the students that built it, and generally just enjoy the experience of what our students have accomplished. In addition to the Gilbert House, we have attended Grade School Science fairs and other public events. It is our goal to continue in growth and continue to pursue other opportunities to share not only our program but FIRST as an entirety. Through various school and public functions, we are awarded the chance to promote Science to any and all grade levels through the use of the Lego League and the FTC Program. We would be happy to support your event, just send us an e-mail and we'll get in touch with you.
All of us here at Hotwire Robotics would like to thank all our sponsors for their generous support. With out it, we would not be able to learn, grow, and achieve the things this program offers each and every one of us.
You are all amazing!
